The British Virgin Islands are noted as a paradise for sailors of all stripes. Sam Jefferson made a return to the islands he lived in 24 years ago to take part in the BVI Spring Regatta and rediscover somewhere he once knew very well
Every month Yahchitng Monthly's resident expert answers a reader's question. This month, Mike and Linda ask if it's wise to cross a shipping lane without AIS
Mike and Linda are crossing the Channel from Poole to St Peter Port via the Alderney Race in their Bavaria …Continue reading »
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The Mediterranean coast of Spain ranges from mountainous to desert but the North Coast of Spain is a more rugged zone and the Balearics are iconic for sailing charterers.
The Cowes Week 200th anniversary is on the horizon, and they’ve got some exciting news
Wondering what it feels like to high speed foil on a SailGP boat? Ryan Reynolds gave it a go, and had a lot to tell us
The continuing story of Barry Pickthall’s sometimes dramatic two year cruise from Chichester to the Outer Hebrides and back
With a combined age of 140, two intrepid ex-dinghy racers sailed in the Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race 2025
The Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle is a single- or double-handed offshore race from Falmouth to Kinsale (Eire) to Treguier (Brittany) …Continue reading »
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Keeping your hull and decks shining can be an ongoing battle with the elements, but finding a top notch pressure washer for boat cleaning is an easy way to reclaim your vessel
The North coast of Morocco is a cruising ground frequently overlooked in the Med, yet it has a lot to offer
Many big dreamers of the younger generation have been met with a harsh reality in the current boating market - that of rising marina costs and compounding fees that threaten to keep them at arms length from boat ownership
Time to start prepping for one of our favourite summer events - the Round the Island Race is back, with a new Commodore of the Island Sailing Club at the helm
A mental image of your sail’s shape from above will help you trim it for maximum drive
Sails are not flat sheets of fabric but are cut and fabricated so they form a shallow dish shape. To …Continue reading »
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It pays to be aware of safety gear requirements, and understand the consequences of your actions, Tom Cunliffe tells us
A short history of the British Sailing Team, and about the elite sailors that make it up.
The seemingly endless British summer helps ease the transition into autumn, but when winter’s harsh grip arrives, you’ll want to plan your great escape – why not sign up for a Caribbean charter holiday?
The annual world-famous sailing spectacle that is the Round the Island Race is looming but we cruisers like to take things more slowly… Here’s a guide to sailing round the Isle of Wight at leisure
Sailing is not all about open seas. We asked sailors around the country to tell us about Britain’s loveliest waterways
The Cruising Association has launched its new lobster pot campaign, Marked Gear = Safe Gear, which calls for existing guidance around the marking of static fishing gear to be mandatory – and you can join!
Poorly marked fishing gear, lobster pots and creels in UK waters are a hidden and real safety hazard to yachtsmen, …Continue reading »
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Clive Loughlin’s Channel Islands passage plan put to the test. Here is what worked, and what didn’t - a handy navigation guide...
The gripping 2026 SailGP documentary series, Racing on the Edge, has arrived - it’s more than even better than we’d hoped.
